Dusky Amethyst Gloss

#9c11a6

Notes

Dusky Amethyst Gloss (#9C11A6) is a true violet with a jewel character. It carries the deep, saturated richness of a gemstone. Authoritative and slightly formal, it works well for type and heavy UI elements. Its HSL profile (296°, 81%, 36%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary green. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#9c11a6

RGB

rgb(156, 17, 166)

HSL

hsl(296, 81%, 36%)